Is Rosemary alliteration ok? Suggest similar names pls

I am loving the name [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f], and my husband loves it too! I love that it feels strong while still being a bit flowery and old fashioned. I love that it’s familiar, even popular, but we never hear it. The only problem is that our last name starts with an R…and ends with a Y…and has the same amount of syllables as [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]! ([name_m]Rye[/name_m] ban ski) Does that mean it should be completely off the table? It’s really the only name that we both love and it honors a [name_f]Mary[/name_f] who we lost a few years ago.

[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think the alliteration is ok?

What other names should we consider?

I think it’s fine since the rest of the sounds are so different. I like alliteration anyway. And I’m guessing the emphasis is on the second syllable of the last name so that makes it even more different.

If your last name is the bit in brackets, [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] sounds too similar to it and the rhyming is a bit cartoonish, sorry. The alliteration would be okay but having the same ending and same number of syllables too makes it a bit much for me.

What about just [name_f]Rose[/name_f] though? It has the same flowery and old-fashioned feel as [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f], and is also commonly known but little-used.

Thank you so much for the honest feedback!

Part of what we love about [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is that it honors [name_f]Mary[/name_f] while letting the child have a name of her own. [name_f]Rose[/name_f] is pretty, but not as meaningful. I also like that [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] feels a little stronger somehow.

I think it has a nice bouncy flow to it. But if you don’t like it, maybe you could choose a 1 syllable middle name? [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f] ([name_m]Rye[/name_m] ban ski)?

I think [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] [name_m]Rye[/name_m] ban ski sounds really nice, actually!

[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] is a beautiful strong name but paired with your last name its a mouth full. Perhaps a 1 or 2 syllable first name that is similar to or still has [name_f]Mary[/name_f] to honor the one you lost. Possibly even use [name_f]Mary[/name_f] as her middle name.

Maybe a name like [name_f]Marielle[/name_f] ([name_f]Mary[/name_f]-elle) although this feels a little softer then you may be looking for. Sorry I’m not much help.

I think it sounds nice! I like first/last name alliteration. Plus, your last name has a totally different sound than [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]. They compliment each other well.

I think [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] ([name_m]Rye[/name_m]-ban-ski) is lovely and not too much at all, in fact, I really like the rhythm (I’m saying the surname with emphasis on the middle syllable which sets the two names apart a little more). I say if you both love it and it means a lot to you as namesake, go for it!

I like alliteration and think it’s a very nice, memorable combo.

I think it would work, but I really recommend a really short middle name, Eg [name_f]Grace[/name_f], [name_f]Claire[/name_f], [name_f]Jade[/name_f].

I quite like it, and I usually don’t love alliteration. I’m not sure if you’re a Southerner, but double names are common here, so if you’re really worried about flow, I like what someone else suggested with a single syllable middle name. [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f], [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] [name_u]Kay[/name_u], [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] [name_u]Jean[/name_u] or something similar and actually call her that. I can absolutely see all of those names in my classroom (I’m a teacher in a high school in [name_f]Louisiana[/name_f]).

I think [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] sounds fine with your last name. It’s a pretty choice.

I don’t think they’re too similar!
Definitely use it, sounds like the perfect name for you :slight_smile:

I think it is fine. It is a lovely name too.

I think it works and has a nice rhythm!

Only alternative suggestion for [name_f]Mary[/name_f] is Marilys (mare-elise)

I love it! No clue why alliteration is considered bad around here. I think it makes the name memorable and fun.

I think it’s fine. Alliteration is not a crime. :slight_smile:

I really like it! Alliterative names always have a slight superhero slant to me in the best sense. And as others have said, even though the names are similar on paper the pronunciation and emphasis are very different. I’d pick a short and spunky middle name to balance things out a bit.

its beautiful! And heck, she might not even have that surname for her whole life, if she gets married and changes it. [name_m]Just[/name_m] in the same way if she had a first name which sounded great with her last name she might marry a guy and change it to something that doesn’t flow as well. I honestly wouldn’t worry too much about it, unless it was REALLY bad with the surname